Robert Mbui

All parliamentary appearances

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• 3 Jul 2019 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker for giving me the opportunity of right to reply because the Senate spent time discussing the National Assembly on matters that are extremely sensitive. Kenyans were wise in bringing back the Senate in 2010. Looking at the squabbles that we have had between these two Houses, it is clear that there must be some serious misinterpretation of the roles that each of us have. Since the 11th Parliament, we have been having a supremacy fight. Most of the time, our Senators believe that they should be supreme or have more roles because of the ... view
• 3 Jul 2019 in National Assembly: as subsidiary legislation concerning county governments. There is absolutely no such thing in law. The Senate will have us believe that this subsidiary legislation made pursuant to powers granted in an Act that was passed with the concurrence of the Senate should, therefore, be tabled in both Houses for scrutiny. That is nothing further from the truth. Ordinarily, in considering and approving Bills, any disagreement is settled through mediation. As such, it means that there is a possibility of the loss of a Bill when the two Houses fail to agree. What does the Senate intend to happen when the ... view
• 2 Jul 2019 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker, for giving me this opportunity to make a comment on those two petitions. First, I have observed that the two petitions have something to do with land, which is extremely sensitive. Issues to do with land need to be dealt with seriously in this country, if it is land that is being acquired for roads and resettlement. If you look at some of the reports that we get in this House, you will find that those are issues that are really sensitive to our people. So, I request that the Committee moves very fast. On the ... view
• 2 Jul 2019 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairlady. I think the Majority Whip has lost it because he has actually gone against what he had supported. The idea of substituting the word ‘Nairobi’ as an area or place designated by the CS is in good spirit. This is because many nations have moved their capitals. If the capital changes, it means we would have to sit here and move an amendment to the law. It is good to say a place designated as opposed to giving the capital city and naming it. view
• 2 Jul 2019 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairlady. When I look at this accreditation, I see that there is a requirement in the first Part d(i) for two persons with professional qualifications in the fields of science and technology, law, trade, business or industry. I have noticed in this House that there is an area that seems to be left out. That is the area of arts. Architects, actors and designers have qualifications that can also be considered. I propose that in future, we just be fair. I know lawyers are constantly considered. I think it is better to expand this so ... view
• 26 Jun 2019 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker, for giving me this opportunity. I also rise to support this Bill by Hon. Francis Waititu. I begin by thanking him because he has done what has brought us all into this House, namely, to legislate and represent the people. He has combined it very well. This is an excellent piece of legislation which helps to represent the people and ensure that they are protected. This is a good fight for Kenyans. This Bill is straightforward because it basically seeks to protect guarantors so that in case one guarantees somebody a loan, then their property ... view
• 26 Jun 2019 in National Assembly: We also understand that for us to grow our economy, we need to borrow money. But we have to do so in such a way that borrowers carry the liability for their loans so that they can inject it into their business and try to multiply the money. If borrowers are not held liable and we hold guarantors more liable than borrowers, honestly, it means that people will borrow money for luxurious purposes, and maybe the purpose for which it is meant will not be met. view
• 26 Jun 2019 in National Assembly: Hon. Waititu, let us be prepared for backlash from the banks. Remember the last time we had the Bill on interest rate capping, commercial banks tried to manoeuvre their way and circumvent the law. I believe even on this one, we will have a lot of backlash but we will support you and stick with it all the way. view
• 26 Jun 2019 in National Assembly: With those few remarks, I support. view
• 8 May 2019 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, I rise to ask Question No. 225 of 2019 to the Cabinet Secretary for National Treasury and Planning. (i) Is the Cabinet Secretary aware that the parents/guardians of the victims and survivors of the Kyanguli fire that occurred in Kyanguli Secondary School are yet to be compensated despite the High Court ruling of 3rd March 2016? (ii) What steps has the Ministry taken to ensure that the parents/guardians are compensated? The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposes only. Acertified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor. view